Homes zoned forDeer Park Elementary School
A practical New Port Richey zone with room to breathe
60
Homes for sale
$349,900
Median list price
$198
Avg price / sqft
65
Median days on market
The Deer Park Elementary zone sits in New Port Richey, Pasco County's west-side community where you get a shorter drive to the Gulf and a slower pace than the Tampa suburbs to the south. It's a mix of established single-family streets, pool homes, and gated pockets that draw families and buyers who want more square footage for the money. This is the kind of place where you can find a 1,600-square-foot house with a backyard without stretching into luxury-market territory.
For buyers today, the market reads as steady rather than frantic. With 60 active listings and a median list price of $349,900, there's real selection across New Port Richey homes for sale, and homes are averaging about 61 days on market — enough time to shop deliberately. Sellers are getting 97% of asking on average, so well-priced homes still move while leaving room for a reasonable negotiation. Browse the live map to see where the pool and gated options cluster.
Deer Park Elementary School is an attendance zone in New Port Richey, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $545K price range
1,626 sqft median home
$315/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
201 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Deer Park Elementary zone
The Deer Park Elementary zone sits on the west side of Pasco County in New Port Richey, closer to the Gulf than the fast-growing suburbs toward Tampa. It's a residential area built around single-family neighborhoods, with a blend of standard streets, pool homes, and gated communities. The feel is practical and family-oriented rather than flashy — this is where buyers come for square footage and a quieter rhythm.
It tends to suit households that want a real backyard and a manageable budget without giving up proximity to the coast. With 16 pool homes and 12 gated listings among the current 60 active properties, there's variety in how much community structure you buy into. Compare what's available across New Port Richey homes for sale to get a feel for the range.
Because the zone leans toward established homes rather than brand-new subdivisions, you'll find a mix of ages and updates. That's an advantage for buyers who prefer mature streets and larger lots, and a reason to shop carefully for condition. Use the live map to see how the pool and gated pockets are distributed across the area.
Schools for homes in the Deer Park Elementary zone
Deer Park Elementary School anchors this attendance zone, and it's the reason many families focus their search here. Buyers with children should map their shortlist of homes against the elementary boundary first, since the zone line — not the town line — determines assignment.
Nearby schools serving the broader New Port Richey area include Gulf Middle School and Seven Springs Middle School at the middle level, with Gulf High School and James W. Mitchell High School among the high schools in the region. There's also Moore-Mickens Education Center as an additional district option.
School boundaries in Pasco County change from time to time as enrollment shifts. Always confirm the current assigned schools for a specific address directly with Pasco County Schools before you write an offer, rather than relying on a listing or a map alone.
Homes for sale in the Deer Park Elementary zone: prices and housing
The current market shows 60 active listings with a median list price of $349,900, spanning a wide range from $95,000 to $545,000. That spread tells you there's genuine variety — modest entry-level homes on one end and larger or more updated houses on the other. The average price works out to about $199 per square foot, on a median home size of roughly 1,626 square feet.
Looking back, 201 homes sold in the zone over the past 12 months at a median sold price of $305,000, with sellers averaging 97% of their asking price. Pool homes make up a sizable share of the inventory at 16 listings, and there are 12 gated options, while waterfront is limited to just 3. There are currently no active 55+, golf, or new-construction listings, so this is predominantly an all-ages, established-home market.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $315 per month and median property tax is around $3,140 per year — though both vary widely by community. Gated neighborhoods will typically carry higher dues, while non-HOA streets carry none. For renters or investors weighing the math, the median rent sits near $2,100 per month.
Getting around from the Deer Park Elementary zone
The zone's west-side location means you're trading a longer Tampa commute for shorter access to the Gulf and local New Port Richey amenities. Downtown Tampa runs about 45 minutes by car, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 42 minutes — both reasonable for occasional trips and workable for a daily commute if you plan around peak traffic.
Most trips lean on the main Pasco corridors heading south and east toward the Tampa metro. If your job or frequent travel is Tampa-centered, it's worth driving the route at rush hour before you buy, since times stretch during morning and evening peaks.
For day-to-day life, the area is car-dependent, as most of west Pasco is. Families should factor in school drop-off routes and errands when judging a specific home's location within the zone.
Is the Deer Park Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want family-sized homes at mainstream prices and value a west-side New Port Richey location. With a median list price of $349,900 and a median sold price of $305,000, it's accessible without feeling bargain-basement, and the choice between pool homes and gated streets lets you tailor the lifestyle. The steady 61.5-day market pace means you can shop with intention rather than rush.
The trade-offs are honest ones. There's no new construction in the current inventory, so you'll be buying established homes where condition and updates vary — inspections matter here. Waterfront is scarce at just 3 active listings, and the Tampa commute of around 45 minutes won't suit everyone.
If your priorities are space, value, and a quieter Gulf-side setting — and you're comfortable confirming the school zone and carrying costs for your specific address — the Deer Park Elementary zone is a solid fit. Start with New Port Richey homes for sale and narrow from there.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$389,900
4230 ONORIO STREET, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft
$374,990
9349 CALLE ALTA, NEW PORT RICHEY
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,041 sqft
$369,900
5604 REDHAWK DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft
$285,000
9338 CLEARMEADOW LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft
$119,900
7900 HARDWICK DRIVE UNIT # 817, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft
$399,000
6016 COUNTRY RIDGE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft
$325,000
8350 ROYAL HART DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,759 sqft
$139,990
4575 WHITTON WAY UNIT 1122, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,004 sqft
$439,000
6623 GARDEN PALM COURT, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,284 sqft
$295,200
5045 BROWNSTONE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft
$349,900
4663 SWALLOWTAIL DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,959 sqft
$349,900
8231 MATTHEW DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Deer Park Elementary School market
201
Sold, last 12 months
$305,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Deer Park Elementary School vs New Port Richey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 21.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Deer Park Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Deer Park Elementary School home
≈ $2,631/mo
$349,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$315/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
10,419
Median age
50
Median income
$73,489
Median home value
$280,691
Beyond the listings
Living in Deer Park Elementary School
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Straight answers
Deer Park Elementary School FAQs
Is the Deer Park Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want single-family space, a west-side New Port Richey location, and a calmer pace than Tampa's inner suburbs. The mix of pool homes and gated streets gives households real options, and the selection across New Port Richey homes for sale means you can match a home to how you actually live.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderately priced for the region, with a median list price of $349,900 and a range from $95,000 up to $545,000. There are no active listings over $1M, so this is a mainstream market rather than a luxury one.
What do homes cost in the Deer Park zone?+
Expect a median around $349,900 to list and $305,000 for homes that actually sold over the past year. At an average of $199 per square foot on a median 1,626-square-foot home, you're generally buying practical family-sized houses, not estates.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and buyer-friendly on timing, with 60 active listings and a median 61.5 days on market. Over the last 12 months 201 homes sold, and sellers averaged 97% of asking — so fair offers on well-priced homes are landing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $315 per month, which reflects the gated and amenitized communities in the zone, and median property tax is roughly $3,140 per year. Fees vary a lot by community, so confirm the exact HOA for any home before you commit.
What schools serve this zone?+
Deer Park Elementary anchors the zone, with nearby schools including Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, and Gulf High School. Because boundaries change, always verify the assigned schools for a specific address with Pasco County Schools.
How long is the commute to Tampa?+
Downtown Tampa is about 45 minutes and Tampa International Airport roughly 42 minutes by car. It's a doable commute for west-side workers, though you'll want to factor rush-hour traffic on the main routes south.
Is there new construction here?+
The active inventory shows no new-construction listings in the zone right now, so buyers here are shopping established homes. That means home condition and updates matter — lean on inspections and compare recent renovations when you tour.
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